Tom Phillips fatally shot following confrontation with police in Waikato

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 6:00am

In this story Richard Chambers

Tom Phillips was shot dead by police north of Piopio in the early hours of Monday. A rural Waikato officer was critically injured after being shot in the head and shoulder during the confrontation. The officer is currently recovering in hospital.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 10 Sep 2025, 4:00am

   Did the cops do the right thing in pursuing Tom Phillips? (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 10 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Many affected by Tom Phillips saga in King Country (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 10 Sep 2025, 6:00am

   Long recovery ahead for cop shot in confrontation with Tom Phillips (opens in new tab)